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alexiskai · 12-23-2020, 11:20 AM

Which head gasket should you use
I'll cover this briefly, I'm following the Yapp standard of Graphtite. But the steps are all identical if you're using copper, so I don't think it's worth stating a preference.

Correct tap for chasing threads.
Noted

Piston to head clearance.
I hadn't thought of this, I guess I could cover that under the warpage/valve damage section.

Best way to seal water outlet to head.
Covering that, I'm gonna use Permatex Ultra Black.

Regular studs or grade eight studs.
I'll discuss the studs I'm using, but again, I don't want to state a preference because the procedure is the same.

What torque spec to use for head nuts.
Covering that.

12-23-2020, 11:20 AM	#3
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,353	Re: Topics one should cover in a "new head" walkthrough video Which head gasket should you use I'll cover this briefly, I'm following the Yapp standard of Graphtite. But the steps are all identical if you're using copper, so I don't think it's worth stating a preference. Correct tap for chasing threads. Noted Piston to head clearance. I hadn't thought of this, I guess I could cover that under the warpage/valve damage section. Best way to seal water outlet to head. Covering that, I'm gonna use Permatex Ultra Black. Regular studs or grade eight studs. I'll discuss the studs I'm using, but again, I don't want to state a preference because the procedure is the same. What torque spec to use for head nuts. Covering that.